What was found in Grand Cane's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 731 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 525 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 428 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 134.4 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.115 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 42.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 30.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.76 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.12 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.931 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.52 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.46 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7955 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM · 4,446 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Grand Cane
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM | 4,446 |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Cane tap water
Is Grand Cane tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Grand Cane. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Grand Cane?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Grand Cane, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Grand Cane's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Grand Cane include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.